CLASSIC SERIES Retractable Awning Owner’s Manual For your safety and the safety of others, please read all of the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before peceeding with installation and usage
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tool requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Awning terminology and location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY FIRST, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POINTS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY. Installation • Pay close attention throughout the installation process to ensure that the Advaning awning is installed properly and according to the safety guidelines outlined herein. • Do not attempt installation while under the influence of alcohol or drug substances. • Do not remove the safety restraints from the awning’s lateral arms until instructed to do so.
PACKAGE CONTENTS AND PARTS Before attempting your install, please ensure that the package contains all parts and qty’s as listed for your awning size.
REQUIRED TOOLS 3 1 Minimum 2 people to install 4 2 5 REQUIRED TOOLS 10 1 Marker / pencil 2 Measuring tape 3 Electronic Stud finder 4 Chalk line / laser level 5 Level 6 3/8” socket wrench 7 *Wood Drill Bit 8 1/2” Masonry Drill Bit 9 Power Drill / Hammer Drill (Masonry) 10 6 9 7 8 Ladders (2) Fig.4 *Dependent on wood species: 1/4” ~ 9/32” drill bit. AWNING TERMINOLOGY AND LOCATION 12 2 3 1 5 13 4 11 14 11 10 6 7 1 Fig.5 8 2 3 4 9 Electric model only 5 6 7 www.
INSTALLATION BRACKET PLACEMENT REFERENCE CHART IMPORTANT ALL BRACKETS MUST BE MOUNTED DIRECTLY ONTO WALL STUDS OR OTHER MAJOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS. Use the illustrations below for optimal bracket placement. A Left awning shoulder B Right awning shoulder FOR OPTIMAL BALANCE OF THE AWNING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, PLEASE ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW THE BRACKET PLACEMENT AS ILLUSTRATED.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE Roof, eave or overhang B Minimum 1 inch Locate a position that is A B C C 10 inch clear space Recommended: 8 to 10 ft. above the ground/ floor, deck etc. A Recommended 8~10 feet* Recommended (for wall mounts only): Minimum of 1 inch clearance below the roof/eave/overhang etc. Critical: Minimum of 10 inches clear vertical run length (no obstructions) – depending on awning size.
INSTALLATION WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Minimum 1 inch General stud framing installation 1 Measure and mark where the top of your awning bracket will be placed. 2 Use a level and chalk line or laser level to mark your bracket guide line. 3 Locate and mark the center of the wall studs along this line using a st ud finder. *Follow your specific stud finders manufac turer’s instructions to properly locate studs. 4 Align the top of the bracket to the chalk line.
INSTALLATION 8 9 Place bracket over pre-drilled holes and use a level to ensure the bracket is leveled and square to line. Use a lag screw and washer to secure the bracket to your wall/ surface, repeat for each bracket. Level 9 8 washer Lag screw Bracket Fig 13 Fig 14 For proper installation of brackets on uneven surfaces or siding, use shims or spacers to level the bracket.
INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 Follow instructions for standard installation step 1 and 2 (page 7). Use the recommended bracket location chart (page 5) to find bracket location for your awning model along the line. Align the top of the bracket to the chalk line and use a level to make sure the bracket is straight. Mark the center of the bracket mounting holes. 2 Bracket locations base on your awning model Fig 17 3 4 Ma l nci pe r/ rke Drill mounting pilot holes.
INSTALLATION 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Clean the pilot hole and remove excess dust/debris with a vacuum. Insert an expansion bolt set into each hole ( a hammer may be used). Leave the hex bolt head outside of the hole. 6 Tighten bolt head Expansion bolt set 7 Socket wrench Leave hex bolt head outside Wall Fig 21 Fig 22 Using a socket wrench tighten the hex bolt, this will cause the anchor/wedge to expand and lock the sleeve in place. Level 9 10 Hex bolt Unscrew and remove the hex bolt.
INSTALLATION SOFFIT/CEILING INSTALLATION Roof, eave or overhang General wood framing installation 1 2 3 5 2 Minimum 10 inch clear space Chalkliner Fig 27 Using a chalk line or laser level, mark a line that runs the entire length of your awning. The awning will stand 10” off of this line. Use the recommended bracket location chart (page 5) to determine bracket locations for your awning model along the line. Roof, eave or overhang 3 Bracket locations base on your awning model Fig 28 3.
INSTALLATION 6 7 Place bracket over the pre-drilled holes and use a level to ensure the backet is square to line. 6 7 Use a lag screw and washer to secure the bracket to your soffit/ ceiling, repeat for each bracket. Lag screw Bracket Fig 31 INSTALLING AWNING ONTO BRACKETS 1 2 3 4 Remove the retaining bolts from each bracket. Lift and slide the awning to brackets and slide the torsion bar into the bracket fork.
INSTALLATION READY YOUR AWNING 2 Before removing the safety restraints, make sure that no persons or objects are directly in arm projection path. 1 Position yourself under the awning. 2 With scissors, carefully cut the safety restraints from the arms one at a time. Avoid damaging your awning – Do not use a knife or blade. Motorized Awning: Do not plug in the power cord at this step. CAUTION: The arms contain tensioned springs and may release very quickly.
OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION 1 Use the hand crank to open the awning fully then close it completely to test for proper operation. 1 2 CLOSE OPEN Correct rolling instructions: Page 15, Fig 41. 2 Arms will not fully straighten when extended Use the hand crank and open the awning to desired extension.
OPERATION FABRIC ROLLING DIRECTION Always ensure the fabric is rolled over the fabric roller tube. Fig 41 Fabric Fabric CORRECT ADJUST AWNING PITCH Note: If pitch is adjusted upwards above the factory setting of 15 degrees, we recommend lowering the pitch down to properly close the awning. 1 Open the awning about 1/3 extension or 2ft out. 2 With the aid of a helper supporting the front bar of the awning, hook the hand crank through one of the Easy Pitch™ loops.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING YOUR AWNING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER Always retract and your awning closed whenever inclement weather is in the forecast to prevent damage from accumulated water, snow or from strong gusts of winds. For more detailed information regarding wind, please view our wind guide via www.advaning.com GENERAL CARE A. Keep the awning fully close when not in use and at night to help maintain fabric appearance and avoid any weather related damage. B.
WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVANING 3-YEAR LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR CLASSIC SERIES RETRACTABLE AWNINGS Advaning’s warranty provides coverage for all of its original Advaning Classic Series awnings that are sold and installed within the United States of America and Canada to be free of defects of materials and workmanship.
WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE GIVEN, ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR WARRANTY CREATED BY LAW IS DISCLAIMED. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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